Director, Commercial Finance

As the Director of Commercial Finance at Thumbtack, you'll be responsible for providing end-to-end finance support to the Commercial organization, analyzing market opportunities, and delivering insights that drive business decisions. You'll collaborate with teams across Partnerships, Business Development, and Sales to optimize revenue and support go-to-market strategies.

Candidates for the Director, Commercial Finance position at Thumbtack should have 8+ years of FP&A experience, with a focus on Business Development and partnerships. Strong financial modeling skills, experience working with C-level executives, and a solid understanding of operational finance are also essential to succeed in this role.

The Director, Commercial Finance plays a crucial role in shaping Thumbtack’s overall strategy by guiding commercial leaders on financial investments and resource allocation, analyzing key trends, and providing insightful forecasts. This position influences high-level decision-making that directly impacts company growth and success.

In the Director, Commercial Finance role at Thumbtack, you'll leverage key tools such as Excel and G-Suite for financial modeling and analytics. You'll also create dashboards and KPIs to track operational and financial metrics, ensuring that the company remains on target with its go-to-market strategy.

As a Director of Commercial Finance at Thumbtack, you will have opportunities for professional growth and development through ongoing collaboration with C-suite executives and cross-functional teams. Engaging in high-impact initiatives allows you to hone your strategic capabilities while contributing to a growing organization.

When answering this question, share specific examples of your past roles that highlight your FP&A experience, emphasizing your contributions to Business Development initiatives, and how your financial insights influenced decision-making.

Discuss your methods for prioritizing tasks, such as using tools or techniques to assess urgency and importance. Mention any relevant experience where you effectively managed multiple responsibilities without compromising quality.

Provide a detailed account of a specific instance where your financial analysis made a significant impact. Be sure to cover the project's objectives, your analysis process, and the outcomes that resulted from your recommendations.

Discuss specific financial modeling techniques you have utilized in previous roles. Highlight your familiarity with tools and methodologies you used to generate insights that drove business decisions.

Explain your approach to resolving disagreements, focusing on your ability to communicate effectively and present data-driven insights. Offer an example from your past where you successfully navigated differing opinions.

Talk about crucial metrics you monitor, such as KPIs related to revenue growth, profitability, and operational efficiency. Connect this back to how these metrics inform decision-making at a strategic level.

Share specific experiences where cross-functional collaboration with Sales teams led to successful revenue optimization strategies. Highlight the methods you used to analyze and improve financial outcomes.

Discuss how data is integral to your financial decision-making process. Share examples of how analysis of data informed key business strategies and aided in achieving results.

Describe the strategies you employ to foster alignment between financial planning and commercial goals. This could involve regular communication with stakeholders and utilizing financial tools to track objectives.

Express your enthusiasm for Thumbtack’s mission and how your skills align with the company’s goals. Reflect on how your background in FP&A can make a difference in the Commercial Finance team.